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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.3
4.3
674 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon! We are currently closed on Monday's

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–20:00 Fri 11:00–20:30 Sat 09:00–20:30 Sun 09:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    (515) 513-5922
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    AJ Briggs
  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $55 Rendezvous for Two Valentine's Menu

    USD 55.00 per party

    1 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
    Celebrate this Valentine's Day with our three-course Rendezvous for Two menu! Start with a shared appetizer, then select two entrees and a shared dessert to finish your meal. Add select bottles of wine for $30. Valid in-store only from February 1st through 16th. Menu price is per two people
    $55 Rendezvous for Two Valentine's Menu photo

What 674 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Great for brunch

  • Iowa

    Child-friendly

  • Iowa

    Good for groups

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Iowa

    Good for special occasions

  • Iowa

    Lively

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Des Moines dazzles with "great food and excellent service." Guests enjoy a "unique menu with southern appeal" and a "fantastic ambiance." Highlights include the "amazing harvest bowl" and delightful craft cocktails. While some service inconsistencies were noted, the overall dining experience remains positive, making it a charming downtown spot.

674 Reviews
  1. Evy

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve eaten here three times and it seems to get better and better. It was Valentine’s Day so it was very busy. Our server was efficient and polite. The variety of the menu always surprises me as Tupelo Honey is best known for their fried chicken and southern comfort food. I had the grain bowl and the spiced pumpkin bisque. I could have licked my bowl, the soup was that good. Several people in our party had the meat loaf and that also did not disappoint. The smothered chicken was another winner! I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  2. Tina

    Des Moines

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good, however the service was very slow. It took over 20 minutes just to get water. Overall we enjoyed however the service aspect needs to be improved.

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  3. Judith

    VIP

    Des Moines

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and our waitress was fabulous! We will be back!

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  4. Larry

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. It was a bit chilly inside though. Definitely will go back.

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  5. Jonathan

    VIP

    Little Rock

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Tupelo Honey in three different states. It never disappoints. Food is great, and service is always good.

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  6. Jason

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall good. Menu unique but offered a good southern food appeal.

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  7. Tiffany

    Des Moines

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience, great service and great food however it was freezing cold in the restaurant.
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on 21 January 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Tiffany! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Tupelo Honey - Des Moines. It's fantastic to know that our service and food met your expectations. We understand that the temperature was not to your liking, and we apologize for any discomfort. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly keep it in mind as we continuously strive to improve our guests' experiences. Looking forward to serving you again!

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  8. Craig

    Minneapolis

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great food, service and everything else. Drove from Minnesota for a Christmas show at the Civic Center and made a good choice!
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on 21 January 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Craig! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and everything else about your Tupelo Honey - Des Moines experience. It's always a pleasure to know that we could make a good choice for you to enjoy a show in our city. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Shelley

    Omaha

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service! That harvest bowl is amazing and my husband thought the dill pickle chips we ordered for an appetizer were the best he's ever had!

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  10. Laura

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a work lunch. Meal was good. Was told by teammates who had the shrimp and grits the grits weren’t very flavorful but overall, we had a good experience and would return again.
    Tupelo Honey - Des MoinesResponded on 19 November 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at Tupelo Honey - Des Moines. We appreciate your comments about our shrimp and grits and we're always looking for ways to improve our offerings. We're happy that you had a good experience overall and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 513-5922.

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines is rated 4.3 stars by 674 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

665 Grand Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–20:00 Fri 11:00–20:30 Sat 09:00–20:30 Sun 09:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    AJ Briggs
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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